THE CULTURAL CONTRIBUTION OF THE SCHOOL TO INCREASE INDONESIAN LANGUAGE SKILLS OF LEARNERS (A CASE STUDY IN SMPN 3 SUMBAWA BESAR)

Abstract

This study focused on the identification of the problem based on the English four skills that is
reflected in the aspects of the competency and performance. The problem is assessed through
elements of the school culture by using interviews, observation, and document analysis. Problem
identified is the lack of ability to speak for Indonesian learners. SMPN 3 Sumbawa reviewed based
on competence and performance aspect because of less optimal contribution of school culture based
assessment elements.. As for the data collection methods used were interviews, observation, and
document analysis.
Based on interviews, the problems found were closely linked to the element of stakeholders. Such
as the lack of commitment of the head master to control the continuity of programs that support the
promotion of Indonesian language skills at school, teachers who are less competence in the
profession to develop theater activities, and students who do not commit to follow the programs
implemented due to financial constraints and their other activities at the same time. Based on the
observation of the problem , the linguistic competence and performance of learners were not optimal
because of insufficient input because they are dominantly affected by the use of the mother tongue
(Sumbawa language) in their daily life interaction. Based on the results of the analysis of the
problems found was also related to the layout and location of SMPN 3 Sumbawa that was
unfavorable. SMPN 3 Sumbawa location just next to the market and current trade activity and the
noise of passing vehicles sounds when learning Indonesian take place in the classroom.
Consequently, it affects the learners’ focus on the material being taught; the absence of laboratory
infrasrtucture aspect of supporting an increase in the ability to speak Indonesian; furthermore, a
vision which is reflected in the learning program has not been implemented optimally and by
seventeen development of the character values are closely linked to improved language of
Indonesian ability althought implementation is still very minimal.
Keyword: school culture, the ability to speak Indonesian, learners, SMPN 3 Sumbawa